Scalloped Hammerhead
Sphyrna lewini
Sighting evidence at Sebastião Gomes Reef, Abrolhos Banks
Photo: Kris Mikael Krister · CC BY
Schools of scalloped hammerheads aggregate at Sebastião Gomes during the cooler winter months when upwelling brings nutrient-rich water to the reef. They are believed to use the reef as a social gathering and possibly mating site, with groups sometimes numbering in the dozens. As a globally endangered species, their presence at this remote site underscores the conservation importance of the Abrolhos Bank ecosystem.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Scalloped Hammerhead is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.